Finance Manager (14 Month FTC)

Finance Manager (14 Month FTC)
Job Description:

At Warner Music Group (WMG), we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, and any other protected characteristic or identity.

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) is the music publishing division of Warner Music Group. We are interested in those who can join and contribute along our company's values: Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment. We value input, ideas, and feedback from everyone at every level, and the voices and contributions of every team member at WCM matter.

Job Title: Finance Manager, 14 Month FTC

A little bit about our team:

We are Warner Chappell, where songwriters are heard. With offices in more than 40 locations around the world, we pride ourselves on how our local expertise drives global success for our dynamic roster of songwriters. The role will report into the SVP, Operations and Finance.

Your role:

As a Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial reporting and planning of the company. You will be responsible for recording transactions, providing financial insights and analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Here you'll get to:

• Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecasts in line with the company's overall business objectives.
• Responsibility for the submission of timely monthly management accounts and financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including variance analysis. Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and optimize financial performance.
• Preparation of journals and reconciliations for any high risk or complex areas of the financial accounts, including revenue and royalty expense accounting calculations, advances and royalty payable reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review work for other areas of the financial statements prepared by other team members, to ensure accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet each month.
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place, adhering to GAAP/IFRS and music industry-specific accounting standards.
• Prepare accurate and timely annual statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP, including a reconciliation to the previously reported US GAAP financials.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and processes, leveraging technology to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with other departments, including licensing, royalties, and A&R, to provide financial insights and support business initiatives. Provide financial expertise and advice to help drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Act as a mentor to other members of the finance team, providing advice and guidance for approaching projects or problem solving any issues that arise.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the music industry or entertainment sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis principles and practices.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Sound understanding of UK financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in financial software and tools, such as accounting software, financial modelling, and Microsoft Office/G-Suite applications.

About us:

At Warner Chappell Music, we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere.

Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders.

Songwriters shape culture; and here at WCM we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment - which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters.

We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

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Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.